With the MLS season winding down, playoff hopes remain for all 12 teams, but
Columbus' chances look dim and if it fails to catapult itself into the top four
of the East Conference it will miss
the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. Also in danger of repeat failure are
Kansas City, Real Salt Lake and Chivas USA. Kansas City meets the New York
Red Bulls and Real Salt Lake faces Los Angeles on Wednesday. (Click
here for national TV broadcasts)